named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Matches rescued dogs with foster or forever homes through an application and screening process
Foster Care Network
Places dogs in volunteer foster homes across Western NY where they receive training, medical care, and socialization
Public Education
Educates the public on the importance of spaying/neutering, basic obedience, and responsible canine care
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Organize volunteer engagement opportunitiesCoordinates volunteer involvement in fundraising, dog transportation, veterinary appointments, dog evaluations, and event attendance to support rescue and adoption operations.
- Place rescued dogs in foster homesPlaces all rescued dogs into a network of foster homes across Western New York where they receive care, behavioral and house training, socialization, medical treatment, and preparation for adoption.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Conduct public education on responsible pet ownershipProvides public education on spay/neuter practices, basic obedience training, and proper canine care to promote responsible pet ownership and reduce pet abandonment.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Ensure spay/neuter compliance through adoption agreementsRequires dogs not spayed or neutered at the time of adoption to be altered by 7 months of age and enforces compliance with a $50 refundable deposit, in accordance with New York State law.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Operate an adoption application and placement processManages an online adoption application process to screen prospective adopters and facilitate meetings with dogs, supporting permanent placements and tracking individual dogs available for adoption through its website.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Provide medical care and vaccinations for adopted dogsProvides core veterinary services for all dogs prior to adoption, including rabies, distemper/leptospirosis/kennel cough combo vaccines, microchipping, heartworm testing (for dogs over 6 months), and one month of heartworm, flea, and tick prevention.
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
- Provide post-adoption support including training and daycareOffers post-adoption support such as a 20-day package of dog daycare at K9 Playtime in Rochester and contributes to positive-based training programs to support successful transitions into permanent homes.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Rescue dogs from euthanasia and high-kill sheltersRescues homeless, owner-surrendered, and shelter dogs to prevent euthanasia, including direct intervention from high-kill shelters and accepting owner-surrendered dogs for placement into permanent homes.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$64K
Contributions & grants$64K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$56K
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balance sheet
Total assets$9K
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Net assets$9K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -25.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ADRIANNE NICHOLS MANN — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREA PINCUS — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREA TURCHETTI — BOARD MEMBER
- JACK CALCINES — CO-DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER DAVIES NORTH — CO-DIRECTOR
- JODI LANPHER — CO-DIRECTOR
- LAUREN CHIAVAROLI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Dog E. Woggy’s K9 Playtime Partner — Former workplace where leadership connection leading to organizational transition was established.
- K9 Playtime Partner — Provides dog daycare services as part of post-adoption support package
- high kill shelters Partner — Collaborates with high-kill shelters to rescue dogs at risk of euthanasia.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Best-Interest Matching Protocolmethodology: best-interest-of-the-dog placementBy evaluating both adopter suitability and individual dog needs, we place dogs in homes that align with their temperament and behavioral profile because structured, dog-centered matching increases adoption success and long-term retention.
- Breed-Neutral Adoption Advocacymethodology: breed-neutral adoption policyBy refusing to discriminate by breed and actively promoting pit bull adoption, we combat systemic bias and increase placement rates because challenging breed stigma expands adopter pools and prioritizes animal welfare over unfounded safety assumptions.
- Foster-Based Rehabilitation Modelmethodology: foster-based rescue modelBy placing rescued dogs in foster homes instead of traditional shelters, we provide individualized care, reduce stress, and improve behavioral and medical outcomes because home environments support socialization, assessment, and tailored support critical to successful adoption.
- Positive Reinforcement and Socialization Frameworkmethodology: positive reinforcement training and socializationBy using positive reinforcement training and structured socialization—through foster care and daycare environments—we improve dogs’ behavioral development and adoption readiness because consistent, reward-based learning builds confidence and reduces maladaptive behaviors.
- Volunteer-Powered Operationsmethodology: volunteer-driven modelBy relying on a distributed network of volunteers for core functions—from transport to outreach—we maintain operational capacity without paid staff because community engagement and personal commitment ensure sustainable, mission-aligned service delivery.